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PNS Daily Newscast - March 21, 2019

The nation’s acting Defense Secretary is under investigation for promoting Boeing, his former employer. Also on the Thursday rundown: The Trump administration’s spending blueprint being called a “bully budget.” Plus, a call for the feds to protect consumers from abusive lenders.

He calls it a silent epidemic that typically occurs behind closed doors.

"In adulthood, they – the bullies – target the people who pose a threat to them,” Namie explains. “So, based on envy, jealousy and attributes that they don't possess, like technical skill and being well liked, people are targeted."

October is Bullying Prevention Month and Namie hopes it raises awareness about the effects of bullying on victims.

He says bullying can traumatize a person, and even result in post-traumatic stress disorder. An estimated 65 million Americans are affected by workplace bullying.

In the workplace, Namie says victims often struggle to get employers to take their case seriously – that's why employer accountability is an important part of anti-bullying legislation.

"All the advice is, 'Well, you need to confront your bully,'” he says. “Well, if you could've, you would've, and confrontation by a bully target is ineffective – not because they're ineffective people, but because the power of the employer is behind the bully, not the target."

Namie’s organization has introduced a Healthy Workplace Bill in 26 states, including Utah. He says it defines an abusive work environment and provides protections, both for employees and employers.